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The autumn tartare reminded me of why I love watching chefs like John and Abbi Adams evolve—they’ve created unique dishes that are completely their own.

Their salads aren’t just greenery on the side of a pizza—filled with substantial elements such as Brussels sprouts or roasted cauliflower, they easily make a hearty meal.

“There are typically three things around when Filipinos get together: rice, bibingka, and karaoke,” says Cassandra Salimeno.

“When scouting locations for Black Market,” he says, “we were looking for the same kind of neighborhood we knew in Fountain Square.”

I really enjoy it when foods that are typically sweet are made as a savory dish. The rich, umami flavor of the parmigiano and the raw beef was balanced perfectly with the peppery greens. Fantastic!

Waiting a quarter-hour for the mix of shrimp, tilapia, Peruvian-grown corn, and potatoes feels relaxed when you know it’s being made with the love of a matriarch.

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It also reminded me of when I went to Paris—I stayed at a chateau south of the city, and one of the things we made was duck confit.

The locally grown corn is roasted perfectly, creating a lush texture when blended and frozen with the creamy base.

Says Tia Agnew of New Day Meadery, “Of all the things I enjoyed this past year, I loved the bourbon-smoked pork chops with bacon polenta that I had at Chef JJ’s Backyard in Broad Ripple as much as any dish.”

These intriguing names for concoctions hail from The Libertine, Black Market, Bluebeard, Nicky Blaine’s, The Ball & Biscuit, and Plat 99.

Meals ranging from $48 to $119 should leave you with a satisfied stomach, and a lighter wallet.

The delicacy takes a turn in these distinct styles—as a warm salad, grilled with pepper-and-fennel confit, and sushi.

Hopwood Cellars, Rook, and The Local Eatery & Pub serve up items that will have you asking, “Come again?”

No doubt, Indy has quite an array of intriguing things to explore, but here are 26 of the city’s most noteworthy musts.